High school football state championships

See the best photos from the end of the season at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.

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on December 21, 2012 8:45 PM

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Katy - 35 Cedar Hill - 24

Katy players, including defensive lineman Nathan Adams, bottom right, celebrate with the state championship trophy after a victory over Cedar Hill in the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy - 35 Cedar Hill - 24

Katy players, including defensive lineman Nathan Adams, bottom right, celebrate with the state championship trophy after a victory over Cedar Hill in the Class 5A Division II state ... more

Katy running back Adam Taylor (28) leaps over Cedar Hill linebacker Richard Moore (34) during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy running back Adam Taylor (28) leaps over Cedar Hill linebacker Richard Moore (34) during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, ... more

Katy defensive backs Tanner Ebrecht (6) and Isaiah Brown (4) break up a pass intended for Cedar Hill wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo during the second half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy defensive backs Tanner Ebrecht (6) and Isaiah Brown (4) break up a pass intended for Cedar Hill wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo during the second half of the Class 5A Division II state championship ... more

Katy defensive lineman Cody Gessler (93) tries to keep Cedar Hill quarterback Damion Hobbs (11) from crossing into the end zone for a two-point conversion during the second half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy defensive lineman Cody Gessler (93) tries to keep Cedar Hill quarterback Damion Hobbs (11) from crossing into the end zone for a two-point conversion during the second half of the Class 5A Division II ... more

Katy wide receiver Logan Otte (3) can't catch a pass in the end zone as Cedar Hill defensive back Jonathan Buffin (31) defends during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy wide receiver Logan Otte (3) can't catch a pass in the end zone as Cedar Hill defensive back Jonathan Buffin (31) defends during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game ... more

Katy defensive end Matt Dimon (94) wraps up Cedar Hill running back Bobby Jackson (32) during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy defensive end Matt Dimon (94) wraps up Cedar Hill running back Bobby Jackson (32) during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. ... more

Katy head coach Gary Joseph directs his team during the second half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game against Cedar Hill at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington.

Katy head coach Gary Joseph directs his team during the second half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game against Cedar Hill at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

Katy head coach Gary Joseph directs his team during the second half... Photo-3932667.54193 - Houston Chronicle

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Katy running back Adam Taylor (28) breaks the tackle of Cedar Hill defensive back Ronald Jones (10) on a 17-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy running back Adam Taylor (28) breaks the tackle of Cedar Hill defensive back Ronald Jones (10) on a 17-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game ... more

Cedar Hill quarterback Damion Hobbs (11) takes out an official as he is knocked out of bounds by Katy linebacker Jake Blomstrom (45) during the second half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Cedar Hill quarterback Damion Hobbs (11) takes out an official as he is knocked out of bounds by Katy linebacker Jake Blomstrom (45) during the second half of the Class 5A Division II state championship ... more

Cedar Hill quarterback Damion Hobbs (11) scores on a fourth down play against Katy during the second half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Cedar Hill quarterback Damion Hobbs (11) scores on a fourth down play against Katy during the second half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, ... more

Katy running back Adam Taylor (28) mobbed by teammate after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game against Cedar Hill at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy running back Adam Taylor (28) mobbed by teammate after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game against Cedar Hill at Cowboys ... more

Katy running back Adam Taylor (28) leaps over the goal line for a touchdown during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game against Cedar Hill at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy running back Adam Taylor (28) leaps over the goal line for a touchdown during the first half of the Class 5A Division II state championship football game against Cedar Hill at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, ... more

Katy quarterback Kiley Huddleston (15) kneels in prayer on the sidelines during the closing moments of the second half of a victory over Cedar Hill in the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy quarterback Kiley Huddleston (15) kneels in prayer on the sidelines during the closing moments of the second half of a victory over Cedar Hill in the Class 5A Division II state championship football game ... more

Katy wait to take the field to face Cedar Hill in the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington.

Katy wait to take the field to face Cedar Hill in the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

Katy wait to take the field to face Cedar Hill in the Class 5A... Photo-3932329.54193 - Houston Chronicle

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Katy defensive back Isaiah Brown celebrates with his state championship medal after a victory over Cedar Hill in the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy defensive back Isaiah Brown celebrates with his state championship medal after a victory over Cedar Hill in the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. ... more

Katy players, including defensive back Isaiah Brown (4), celebrate after a victory over Cedar Hill in the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Katy players, including defensive back Isaiah Brown (4), celebrate after a victory over Cedar Hill in the Class 5A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in ... more

Lamar wide receiver Beau Wells (3) watches Allen defensive back Cameron Hartsfield (21) head up field with a return of ball fumbled by Wells during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Allen - 35 Lamar - 21

Lamar wide receiver Beau Wells (3) watches Allen defensive back Cameron Hartsfield (21) head up field with a return of ball fumbled by Wells during the first half of the Class 5A Division ... more

Allen running back Marcus Ward (20) dives into the end zone for a touchdown to break open a 21-21 tie against Lamar during the sedond half. The score proved to be the game-winner as Allen went on to win the game 35-21. less

Allen running back Marcus Ward (20) dives into the end zone for a touchdown to break open a 21-21 tie against Lamar during the sedond half. The score proved to be the game-winner as Allen went on to win the ... more

Allen quarterback Kyler Murray (1) slips away from Lamar defensive lineman Ira Lewis (78) during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Allen quarterback Kyler Murray (1) slips away from Lamar defensive lineman Ira Lewis (78) during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. ... more

Lamar quarterback Darrell Colbert (7) celebrates with defensive lineman Zelt Minor (92) after a bad snap resulted in a safety against Allen during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Lamar quarterback Darrell Colbert (7) celebrates with defensive lineman Zelt Minor (92) after a bad snap resulted in a safety against Allen during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship ... more

Allen running back Marcus Ward (20) is upended by Lamar linebacker Kyran Mitchell (59) during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Allen running back Marcus Ward (20) is upended by Lamar linebacker Kyran Mitchell (59) during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, ... more

Lamar fans show support for their team during the first half. Photo-3936958.54193 - Houston Chronicle

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Lamar running back Cory Mitchell (44) scores a touchdown past Allen defensive back Mayomi Olootu (4) during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Lamar running back Cory Mitchell (44) scores a touchdown past Allen defensive back Mayomi Olootu (4) during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on ... more

Lamar wide receiver Beau Wells (3) fumbles as he is hit by Allen defensive back Mayomi Olootu (4) during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Lamar wide receiver Beau Wells (3) fumbles as he is hit by Allen defensive back Mayomi Olootu (4) during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on ... more

Allen defensive back Michael Jacob (24) commits a pass interference penalty as he breaks up a pass intended for Lamar wide receiver Shelby Walker (84) during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Allen defensive back Michael Jacob (24) commits a pass interference penalty as he breaks up a pass intended for Lamar wide receiver Shelby Walker (84) during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state ... more

Lamar defensive back Cravon Rogers (9) and quarterback Darrell Colbert (7) kneels in prayer before the Class 5A Division I state championship football game against Allen at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Lamar defensive back Cravon Rogers (9) and quarterback Darrell Colbert (7) kneels in prayer before the Class 5A Division I state championship football game against Allen at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, ... more

Lamar quarterback Darrell Colbert (7) scores on a quarterback sneak past Allen linebacker Tay Evans during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Arlington. less

Lamar quarterback Darrell Colbert (7) scores on a quarterback sneak past Allen linebacker Tay Evans during the first half of the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on ... more

Lamar running back Cory Mitchell reacts after receiving his state runner up medal after the Redskins 35-21 loss to Allen in the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington. less

Lamar running back Cory Mitchell reacts after receiving his state runner up medal after the Redskins 35-21 loss to Allen in the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, ... more

Lamar drill team members show support for their team after the game. Photo-3936913.54193 - Houston Chronicle

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Lamar defensive lineman Zelt Minor (92) covers his face with a towel during the final moments of the Redskins 35-21 loss to Allen in the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington. less

Lamar defensive lineman Zelt Minor (92) covers his face with a towel during the final moments of the Redskins 35-21 loss to Allen in the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium ... more

Lamar defensive lineman Zelt Minor (92) covers his face with a towel during the final moments of the Redskins 35-21 loss to Allen in the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington. less

Lamar defensive lineman Zelt Minor (92) covers his face with a towel during the final moments of the Redskins 35-21 loss to Allen in the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium ... more

Lamar defensive back Darielle Smith (23) reacts after receiving his state runner up medal after the Redskins 35-21 loss to Allen in the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington. less

Lamar defensive back Darielle Smith (23) reacts after receiving his state runner up medal after the Redskins 35-21 loss to Allen in the Class 5A Division I state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on ... more

Navasota's Austin Collins (2) holds up the jersey of teammate Xavier Creeks (8) as he celebrates in the final minute of the Ratttlers' 39-3 victory over Gilmer in the Class 3A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in Arlington. Creeks, the leading rusher for Navasota, was injured in a car accident on Thursday. less

Navasota - 39 Gilmer - 3

Navasota's Austin Collins (2) holds up the jersey of teammate Xavier Creeks (8) as he celebrates in the final minute of the Ratttlers' 39-3 victory over Gilmer in the Class 3A Division ... more

Gilmer's Trey Washington (8) is brought down by Navasota's Dustin Savensky (52) and Jake Bauer (32) during the first half of the Class 3A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium.

Gilmer's Trey Washington (8) is brought down by Navasota's Dustin Savensky (52) and Jake Bauer (32) during the first half of the Class 3A Division II state championship football game at Cowboys Stadium.